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🤟 How to sign
To sign "SAD EMOTIONS" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands with fingers spread, starting at the upper chest and slowly drawing downward along the face and body, representing tears falling and the heavy feeling of sadness.
📖 Word definition
Feelings of sorrow, unhappiness, or melancholy; emotional states characterized by grief, disappointment, or dejection.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands with fingers spread and slightly curved, like "5" handshapes.
- Starting Position: Hands positioned at upper chest level, near the heart area.
- Movement: Slowly draw both hands downward along the face and torso.
- Path: Smooth, continuous downward motion representing tears and heavy emotions.
- Hand Orientation: Palms facing toward the body, fingers pointing downward during movement.
- Facial Expression: Sad expression with downturned mouth and drooping eyes to match the emotion.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Too fast movement: Move slowly to show the weight of sadness.
❌ Wrong hand position: Start at chest/heart area, not at forehead only.
❌ Neutral expression: Must show sad facial expression to convey emotion.
❌ Stiff fingers: Keep fingers naturally curved and relaxed, not rigid.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I feel sad emotions today."
How to sign: Point to self ("I") → sign "feel" (middle finger touches chest) → sign "sad emotions" (hands draw down face) → sign "today" (Y hands move down twice).
"She has many sad emotions."
How to sign: Point to her ("she") → sign "have" (fingertips to chest) → sign "many" (open hands bounce up) → sign "sad emotions" (hands draw down body).
"Sad emotions are normal."
How to sign: Sign "sad emotions" (hands draw down face) → sign "normal" (N hands tap together) → nod for emphasis of the statement.